Samsung might be pinning a lot of its hopes on the base Galaxy S22

Samsung might be pinning a lot of its hopes on the base Galaxy S22

TL; DR The Galaxy S22 could account for at least half of the total S22 series production. This would correspond to a higher proportion of basic models produced compared to previous years. Samsung is slated to announce the Galaxy S22 line of flagship phones in early 2022, and we’ve already seen leaked renders courtesy of…

John Callaham

Find the right USB-C cable and charger for your needs with these new logos

TL; DR The USB Implementers Forum has released new USB-C logos for certified cables and chargers. The new logos are intended to make it clear which USB-C cables support the newer 240 W charging standards. There are also new logos to identify cables using the USB4 data transmission standards. Buying a new smartphone, tablet, or…

C. Scott Brown

Pixel owners in an emergency can send for help faster with this app update

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL; DR The Personal Safety app, which is preinstalled on all Google Pixel smartphones, has just received an update. It adds a new feature, Emergency SOS, which activates when a person quickly presses the Pixel’s power button five times. When enabled, this action can automatically call emergency services, record a…

C. Scott Brown

The Samsung Galaxy Note line is done, and that’s OK

David Imel / Android Authority Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed some bad news for fans of its ultra-premium flagships: there will be no Samsung Galaxy Note phone in 2021. Additionally, of course, the company made no commitments, which left hope that the Note line could return in 2022. However, last week we took a first…

Hadlee Simons

Do you say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to voice assistants?

Voice assistants have become an important part of many people’s lives. They allow you to get quick answers to questions, give you seamless control of your smart home devices, and much more. These assistants also have their own personality, which helps make interactions feel more natural. This has led us to wonder if readers say…